Early Childhood Special Educator

Purpose Develop, coordinate, and implement special instruction or family training as part of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) or early childhood preschool education for enrolled children. Enhance children’s development and learning environments through a combination of parent coaching, groups, and direct intervention.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Participate in the development and implementation of each child’s program and Individualized Service Plan as part of a team, including participation in IFSP meetings with Family Resources Coordinator, family, and other providers

Provide services within the child’s natural environment which includes home-based or community-based services

Assess each child’s developmental level of functioning; develop daily and monthly teaching plans; implement routines-based curricula at Kindering, home, or community childcare as needed

Provide parent and/or provider coaching as a service delivery model. Provide families with information, skills, and support relating to enhancing the skill development of infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays

Conduct formal and/or informal evaluations of child’s development; prepare progress reports; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child

When assigned to a classroom, communicate with Early Learning Coordinator to support enrollment in class. Oversee and provide training to assistant educators and classroom volunteers with the assistance of the Teaching Assistant Manager. Facilitate team meetings to discuss specific children and classroom functioning.

Refer children and families to appropriate community or Kindering programs, support groups, and other services

Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs.

Required Education & ExperienceB.A. degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education;
Master’s degree preferred

Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Early Child Special Education preferred

Holds or eligible to receive the ESIT Developmental Specialist credential

Proven ability to work effectively with populations from traditionally marginalized identities of ability, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class

Preference for additional language proficiency to serve families in their preferred language

Strong teamwork skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility, dependability and punctuality

Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred

Key Competencies Family-Centered Coaching Builds strong relationships with families and caregivers while providing coaching and support to promote child development within daily routines.

Developmental Assessment & Intervention Assesses developmental needs, develops individualized plans, and implements effective strategies to support child growth and learning.

Collaboration & Service Coordination Works effectively with families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, maintain documentation, and connect families with resources.

Minimum Prerequisites Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check

Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information

Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Outlook, Word and Excel Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance

Have access to a dependable personal vehicle

Pass a tuberculosis test…